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LD08 UXL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

204,254 mi
Last recorded204,254 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 UXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 204,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) does not face the rear (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 204,254 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) does not face the rear (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 187,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2024 187,777 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 181,362 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 169,927 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 159,814 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 159,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 144,482 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 132,778 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 132,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 120,796 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 105,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 89,207 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 86,394 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 82,147 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 77,059 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 74,073 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 69,528 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LD08 UXL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD08 UXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LD08 UXL registered?

LD08 UXL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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